Captain Quote by Marco van Basten

The pace of the game demanded a referee who was fit. It is an indictment of our game. You see referees abroad who are…

— Alex Ferguson

We can't take such unfair criticism. It would be difficult for me to continue as captain if this unhealthy trend of demoralising the team…

— Inzamam-ul-Haq

I always think we have to be cautious with our attitude to refereeing the professionals and the people in the football family.

— Luis Enrique

We need to learn that in the Champions League, the referees are vigilant and quick to whistle.

— Louis van Gaal

Complaining and arguing will not help. We are fully concentrating on the game against the Czechs.

— Oliver Kahn

As players, we have to concentrate with what happens on the pitch, not off it.

— Ashley Young

Sometimes officials should look at English football and let us play more. I like their system because, in Europe, their referees are more lenient.

— Sergio Ramos

I have changed my behaviour on the pitch in England. Here referees talk to the players all the time. I think it is nice.

— Oscar

We talked to the referees before the game; there's always new situations to adjust, for the refs and for us as well. Even on…

— Peter Bondra

We must respect the referee every time.

— Claudio Ranieri

Increasingly, football fans are arguing that the game is bloated with too much down time. The officiating is clumsy.

— Mary Pilon

Referees need help. Players are getting faster and fitter and too many referees are making decisions from behind the play. They see a tangle…

— Andy Townsend